Equinox Gold Sustainability Profile
Equinox Gold Corp, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in California, with significant operations across North America and South America. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a leading gold producer, focusing on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. Equinox Gold's portfolio includes several high-quality assets, such as the Aurizona and Los Filos mines, which are known for their robust production capabilities and strategic locations. The company is committed to sustainable mining practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and growth, Equinox Gold has achieved notable milestones, including significant increases in production and reserves. Its market position is bolstered by a dedicated team and a clear vision for future expansion in the gold sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Equinox Gold's score of 33 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Equinox Gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Equinox Gold reported total emissions of approximately 357.0 million kg CO2e, comprising 65,385,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,855,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Comparatively, in 2023, Equinox Gold's total emissions were approximately 327.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 278,145,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 49,635,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. Equinox Gold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Equinox Gold Corp. and is not cascaded from any parent organization. Overall, while Equinox Gold is actively reporting its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction strategies or commitments to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 270,452,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 108,011,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Equinox Gold's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Equinox Gold has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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